We are big dinosaur fans and we always enjoy a visit to the Ogden Dinosaur Park. Every October, they host a fun event called Dinos in the Dark. This adventure takes place after hours when it is dark outside. There are a lot of fun and spooky activities for families. Dinos in the Dark in Ogden is a great Halloween adventures in Utah.
Museum
There are three main areas to check out when you visit Dinos in the Dark. The first is the museum. Make sure to enjoy the cool gems and minerals on display. There are so many colors and unique things to see. Then head down to the dinosaur displays. The lights are off for mood and there’s plenty of Halloween decor and colored lighting, so you can walk through the museum in the dark. During Dinos in the Dark, there are also “spooky” campfire stories. Don’t worry they are kid-friendly, but make sure to sit down and listen to the stories for a minute or two.
Activities
When you head outside, there are two different types of areas. The first is the family-friendly area with a bunch of different activities. This area has trick-or-treating. You don’t have to be in costume, but it is extra fun that way. Make sure to enjoy all the fun decorations and even a few lighted walks. Look for coloring activities or other craft projects. The playground is mostly lit, so a lot of kids enjoyed playing on the newly updated play area, too.
Spooky Walks
On the other side of the park from the playground, there are two different spooky walks. One is a little bit spooky with decorations. We thought this area was perfect for most children. There was nothing that seemed to scary, but the decorations are more spooky Halloween than cutesy Halloween. At the end of this walk, you get the choice to take an even spookier walk, or to head back to the front of the park.
The spookiest walk has some young workers hiding in the bushes and trees. They do yell boo or shake things, but no one comes out or really scares anyone. Just a few simple jump scares. Our teens thought it was pretty fun, and we walked through twice, but we are also the scarediest people you’ll meet (except Dad). It is fun to walk through all of these areas to see the dinosaurs lit up with colored lights, so make sure you at least head toward this direction even if you don’t do either spooky walk.
Dinos in the Dark in Ogden is a unique Halloween activity for families. We think it would be especially great for the younger crowd, or for anyone who loves dinosaurs! For current dates and pricing, visit the Ogden Dinosaur Park site for details. And if you are looking for other great Halloween activities throughout Utah, check out our list of 40+ Activities for October.
